HAPPY BIRTHDAY, HANSHI! On behalf of the World SoKarate Federation, and from me personally, please accept our warmest and most sincere congratulations on your birthday! We wish you excellent health, strength, happiness, prosperity, and continued success in your martial arts journey. May your knowledge, dedication, and strong spirit continue to inspire your students and contribute
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Happy Birthday to my dear student and friend, Denis Mazur! Today, I want to congratulate someone who has been by my side for nearly 20 years. Denis is not only one of my most dedicated and accomplished students, but also someone I have always considered almost like a son. Watching your journey, your growth, your
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Osu! We are proud to announce that the official renaming of our organization has been successfully completed. After years of growth and development, we have returned to the original name that reflects our roots, identity, and vision. From this day forward, we proudly stand as the World SoKarate Federation (WSF), with our headquarters in Los
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Happy Birthday to Dai Shihan Steve Jackowicz! Today, the World SoKarate Federation proudly honors a remarkable martial artist, respected leader, and dedicated mentor. Dear Dai Shihan Steve Jackowicz, thank you for your lifelong commitment to preserving the true spirit of karate, your unwavering integrity, and your inspiration to generations of martial artists. Your leadership, wisdom,
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10th Ukrainian Open Cup SoKarate for Children and Youth Dedicated to the 10th Anniversary of the Ukrainian SoKarate Federation October 10, 2026 Kalynivka, Vinnytsia Region, Ukraine Divisions: Full-Contact Kumite Point Kumite Contact: +38-097-047-7605 UASOKARATE.com
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Osu! The World SoKarate Federation proudly congratulates the African SoKarate Team on their successful participation in the Shinkyokushin Championship, held in Mamelodi East, Pretoria, South Africa. A team of 10 dedicated athletes represented South Africa 🇿🇦 under the SoKarate banner — demonstrating true Spirit of Budo, discipline, and fighting excellence. 🏆 Outstanding Result: 5 trophies
🎄 Dear Members of the World Karate Organization SOSHINKAN, Respected Masters, Instructors, Athletes, and Friends, It is with great warmth and sincere respect that I extend my New Year greetings to each of you. The past year has been a time of growth, challenges, and meaningful achievements for our organization. Through your dedication, discipline, and
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We welcome you to join us for the 1st US Open Championship Divisions in Soshinkan Karate! • On February 1st, 2026 at the world famous Tropicana Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey! • As part of the annual Battle of the Dragons World Championships • Be a part of history in the making
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Pivdennoukrayinsk. November 15, 2025. Open Full Contact Karate Championship of the Jissenkai WJKF Federation. A powerful tournament, real fights, a powerful team of like-minded people from the federation led by a true Karate Master Shihan Oleg Witkowski OSU! We felt at home, sincere congratulations and applause for my fighters’ fights, a truly warm welcome, even
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🌍 Zwiesel Hosts International Martial Arts World Cup Organized by World Karate Organization Soshinkan On October 11, 2025, the peaceful Bavarian town of Zwiesel (Germany) transformed into the world capital of martial arts. The prestigious World Cup, hosted by the World Karate Organization Soshinkan (WKOS), united 95 elite fighters from around the globe, competing
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On October 11th,American Soshinkan Karate Association’s Team USA participated in the WKO SOSHINKAN III Grand Prix World Championships in Zviesal Germany. This was the first time that the United States fielded a team of athletes in a WKO SOSHINKAN international event. Thanks to the Shihan Jakub Cerny, head of the German Branch of the WKO
The following speech was delivered on behalf of Hanshi Andrew Rekunoff the President of the WKO SOSHINKAN at the WKO Soshinkan III Grand Prix World Championships in Zviesal Germany on 11 October 2025. Welcome Speech for the 3rd World Grand Prix Soshinkan Karate Zwiesel, Germany – October 11, 2025 “Osu! Dear Soshinkan family, dear friends,
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The following speech was given by Dai Shihan Steve Jackowicz the head of the American Soshinkan Karate Association and Head Coach of Team USA at the WKO Soshinkan III Grand Prix World Championships in Zwiesel Germany on 11 October 2025. Dear Soshinkan Family, allied brothers and sisters in the Martial Arts, spectators, friends and family
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Order of Appointment On October 11, 2025 at the WKO SOSHINKAN III Grand Prix World Championships in Zwiesel Germany, Shihan Steve Jackowicz was promoted to 7th Dan in recognition of his leadership as president of the American Soshinkan Karate Association, and development as Head Coach of Team USA, the first team from the US to
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Today we competed in the New York State Martial Arts Championships, part of the NYtournaments.com League. We had 24 competitors from our school ranging from four years old to seventy! Everyone did great. The competition ran smoothly thanks to the organizers Grandmaster Rich Fescina, Allie Alberigo Shihan, and Shihan Michael Pinelli. This was an awesome
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